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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,285.33, 319,926.96 and 55,513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,285.33, 319,926.96 and 55,513.53 is: 83,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,285.33 : 319,926.96 = 55,513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,285.33/319,926.96 = 55,513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,285.33x = 319,926.96 × 55,513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,285.33x = 17,760,274,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,760,274,891.77/213,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,270.03

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